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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.66, 234.98 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.66, 234.98 and 95.78 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.66 : 234.98 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.66/234.98 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.66x = 234.98 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.66x = 22,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506.38/156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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